Sunday Homily, October 4, 2026
In our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 21:33-43), Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who leased a vineyard to some tenants who would give him the produce at the proper time.
Fr. Phil Paxton, CP
Fr. Phil Paxton, CP, is the Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Birmingham, and St. Mary’s Parish in Fairfield, Alabama. He is the Local Superior of the Passionist Community in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sunday Homily, September 27, 2026
May we be “of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing…looking out not for [our] own interests, but also for those of others.”
Daily Scripture, September 23, 2026
The world continues to need good news proclaimed. The world still needs healing, not hate or division, or even worse, indifference.
Sunday Homily, September 20, 2026
It is God loving each and everyone of us abundantly, incredibly, indescribably, overwhelmingly! And we are called to love each other in the same way!
Sunday Homily, September 13, 2026
As we have been forgiven, may we forgive. As we have been shown mercy, may we show mercy. As we have been set free, may we help others be free.
Sunday Homily, September 6, 2026
Perhaps it’s because of the times we live in, I found myself struggling with some of the words we hear from Jesus in our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 18:15-20).
Sunday Homily, August 30, 2026
May we open our hearts and our minds, and let God’s grace renew us in love and hope.
Sunday Homily, August 23, 2026
Jesus’ Resurrection tells us that we can live in hope; that we can continue to share God’s love with others, working for justice, caring for the earth, and making peace.
Escritura Diaria, 23 de Agosto de 2026
También nosotros estamos llamados a abrazar el amor que la cruz nos revela y la esperanza que recibimos de la resurrección.
Daily Scripture, August 23, 2026
We, too, are called to embrace the love shown to us from the Cross and the hope we are given through the Resurrection, in order to share God’s love with the world and help build up the kingdom, working for justice and making peace.